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Originally conceived as a photographic museum, it preserves illustrated panels dedicated to the history of the village, local traditions, work and life in the mountain pastures, with captions translated into several widely spoken languages to welcome visitors from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the collection has grown thanks to objects and tools donated by residents, each accompanied by detailed explanatory notes, transforming the museum into a true treasure chest of ethnographic heritage. 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